6 Restaurant Chains That Are Making a Comeback in 2024

Sweet Tomatoes: Reopened in Tucson, AZ, on April 1, 2024, Sweet Tomatoes revived its salad bar favorites and classic menu items.

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Burger King's Recovery: After closing 300 locations, Burger King is revitalizing with a $400 million investment, modernizing stores, and improving sales.

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Friendly's: Friendly's, once with 500 locations, is stabilizing with plans to close a few more stores and open new ones.

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Corner Bakery: After bankruptcy, Corner Bakery saw improvement with new management, increased sales, and plans to remodel and open new cafes.

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Steak and Ale: Reopening in July 2024, Steak and Ale will feature classic menu items and Tudor decor, with plans for more locations.

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Steak and Ale's Revival: Legendary Restaurant Brands is bringing back Steak and Ale, starting with a 6,000-square-foot location in Burnsville, Minn.

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Clover Food Lab: After exiting bankruptcy in April 2024, Clover plans to expand from 13 to 60 locations in New England.

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Clover's Growth: Clover aims to open more small-format stores in urban areas and university zones over the next five years.

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